Cuban Ambassador meets with friends of Cuba in Dunedin.
Dunedin, May 3. Ambassador Edgardo Valdés met with a group of friends from Cuba, active members of the solidarity movement.
He exchanged with union leaders, representatives of the Maori community in the South Island and other activists, about the international situation, the Cuban reality, and ways to strengthen relations between Cuba and New Zealand.
Officials from our Embassy meet with Cubans residing in Christchurch.
Christchurch, May 1. Ambassador Edgardo Valdés and Consul Dalila Vázquez shared with Cubans residing in this city, which maintains an active link with our country.
They talked extensively about Cuba and the experiences of each one in their lives in New Zealand, in a friendly atmosphere.
Cuban Ambassador participates in May Day celebration.
Blackball, April 30. Ambassador Edgardo Valdés participated in the activities for International Labor Day held in this town on the South Island of New Zealand, which has a strong trade union tradition.
In the evening, the Ambassador made a presentation on the current international scenario and its implications for Latin America and Cuba in particular.
The participation of the Cuban Ambassadors in these celebrations is already a tradition.
Cuban Ambassador participates in the commemoration of ANZAC Day.
Wellington, April 25. In the company of other members of the Diplomatic Corps and local authorities, among other attendees, Ambassador Edgardo Valdés attended the official ceremony for ANZAC Day, a New Zealand national date that pays tribute to "the contribution and suffering of those who have served".
At the ceremony, attended by the Governor General, Her Excellency the Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, the Ambassador laid a wreath on behalf of the Government and people of Cuba.
The Embassy of Cuba and the Caribbean Council hold the "Second Annual Cuba/New Zealand Dialogue".
Wellington, April 22. Sponsored by the Caribbean Council, the "Second Annual Cuba/New Zealand Dialogue" was held at the Cuban Embassy.
The President of the Council, Karim Dickie, gave the opening remarks, after which Ambassador Edgardo Valdés recalled the importance of the Victory of Girón (Bay of Pigs) in the history of Cuba and addressed the internal situation of the island, relations with the United States, links with New Zealand and business and investment opportunities in Cuba, in addition to other aspects of the international scene.